White little bugs in tank and on BTS

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karibernal
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White little bugs in tank and on BTS

Postby karibernal » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:16 pm

I took my skink out to feed him today and I noticed tiny little white moving bugs. I looked online and it said that it could be mites, but I thought mites were black. Anyways I just set up the substrate less than a month ago and I clean out when he poops,so the cage is pretty clean, barely even smells. I was just wondering if it is mites and what I should do to get rid of them and to also prevent them in the future. Thank you
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Re: White little bugs in tank and on BTS

Postby Bird_Brain » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:34 pm

Where were the bugs? On the skink or on bedding? If I had to guess, I would say springtails.
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Re: White little bugs in tank and on BTS

Postby karibernal » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:38 pm

they were on the skink and i'm pretty sure in the bedding as well. they were tiny
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Re: White little bugs in tank and on BTS

Postby Bird_Brain » Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:41 pm

If you get a chance take your finger and touch them. If springtails they will jump.
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